Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Feature by feature
| Vancropak Travel Backpack | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Passthrough | Y | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester Farbric | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Vancropak Travel Backpack and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Compression straps: Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 38 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack, and 12 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (40L vs. 36L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.